Project: Enhancing Resilience to Climate Change for Food Security, Livelihood Improvement, and Sustainable Land Use Management of the Kayumbu Watershed (Kamonyi District)
Procuring Entity: Association Rwandaise pour le Développement Endogène (ARDE/KUBAHO)
Source of Funds: Rwanda Green Fund
Tender Reference Number: 01/ARDE/KUBAHO/RGF/2025
Background
Association Rwandaise pour le Développement Endogène (ARDE/KUBAHO) is a Rwandan non-profit organization dedicated to improving the well-being of disadvantaged communities. Its mission is to promote and stimulate sustainable socio-economic development, with a strong emphasis on Endogenous Sustainable Development. ARDE/KUBAHO’s guiding principle is to support local initiatives that are rooted in the real needs of communities. The organization prioritizes sustainable and meaningful participation, ownership, and empowerment of local populations. Operating nationwide, ARDE/KUBAHO focuses on the following areas: Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Protection; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); Community Livelihoods; and Humanitarian Actions.
Currently, ARDE/KUBAHO has entered into a grant agreement with the Rwanda Green Fund, a public institution mandated to mobilize and manage resources that finance activities aimed at protecting the environment and natural resources. Under this agreement, ARDE/KUBAHO is implementing the project entitled “Enhancing Resilience to Climate Change for Food Security, Livelihood Improvement, and Sustainable Land Use Management of the Kayumbu Watershed in Kamonyi District.” A key component of this project is the establishment of an operational solar-powered irrigation system.
Objective of the Tender
ARDE/KUBAHO invites qualified and eligible bidders to submit proposals for the establishment of an operational solar-powered irrigation system, packaged into the following two lots:
• Lot 1: Supply, construction, and installation of irrigation equipment, dam sheet, and pipelines.
• Lot 2: Establishment of the solar pumping system (Energy component).
The successful bidders will work under the guidance of ARDE/KUBAHO in collaboration with the Rwanda Green Fund and Kamonyi District.
Timeline
• Mandatory Site Visit: 06/10/2025 at 10:00 AM, Nyarubaka Sector, Ruyanza Cell Office
• Bid Submission Deadline: 17/10/2025 at 10:00 AM (Rwanda Time)
• Public Bid Opening: 17/10/2025 at 10:30 AM (Rwanda Time), ARDE/KUBAHO Head Office, Kacyiru, Kigali City, KG 569 St.
Qualification and Experience
Interested companies must be legally registered and operating in Rwanda, preferably with experience in solar irrigation systems. Bidders are required to demonstrate at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
Mandatory requirements include:
• Registration with Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and VAT Certificate from Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA)
• Submission of CVs and academic qualifications of key staff
• Evidence of relevant equipment and technical capacity
•References and other supporting documents as specified in the Instructions to Bidders (ITB) and Bid Data Sheet (BDS).
Complete technical requirements are detailed in the Tender Document.
Submission
All bids (Technical and Financial) must be submitted electronically to: info@arde-kubahorwanda.org No hard copies will be accepted.
The Financial Proposal and completed Bill of Quantities (BoQ) must be password-protected. Bidders will provide the password during the public opening of the financial bids.
The deadline for submission is 17/10/2025 at 10:00 AM (Rwanda Time). The public opening of bids will take place the same day at 10:30 AM at ARDE/KUBAHO Head Office, Kigali City, KG 569 St.
Interested bidders can obtain the Tender Document upon payment of a non-refundable fee of RWF 20,000 to GT Bank account number 217/178471/1/5101/3 in the name of ARDE/KUBAHO. After payment, bidders must scan and email the proof of payment (bank slip) to info@arde-kubahorwanda.org ARDE/KUBAHO will respond with the tender document attached.
For further information, please contact ARDE/KUBAHO via email at info@arde-kubahorwanda.org or by phone at +250 788 684 787.
Done at Kigali, on 30th September 2025
BAZIRANKENDE David
Executive Director
ARDE/KUBAHO
